This Charlotte Pipe Schedule 80 PVC tee branches pressurized fluid lines into a side outlet. All three ports are socket (slip) connections joined with PVC solvent cement. The thick-wall Schedule 80 construction handles higher pressures than Schedule 40 fittings, making it suitable for irrigation manifolds, pool plumbing, chemical transfer, and industrial water lines.

• Size: 1/2" nominal (Slip x Slip x Slip socket ends)
• Schedule 80 PVC - thick-wall construction for higher pressure ratings than Schedule 40
• Pressure rating: 850 PSI at 73 deg F (pressure derates with rising temperature)
• Gray PVC for easy identification as pressure-rated (distinguishes from white Schedule 40)
• Conforms to ASTM D2467 for socket-type Schedule 80 PVC fittings
• NSF Standard 14 and Standard 61 certified for potable water
• Manufacturer part number: PVC 08400 1000HA

Schedule 40/80 compatibility: Schedule 80 fittings accept Schedule 40 pipe of the same nominal size, since the outside diameter is identical between schedules. The difference is wall thickness, which affects internal flow and burst rating but not joint geometry.

Temperature limit: PVC has a working-temperature ceiling around 140 deg F. For hot water lines or higher-temperature service, use CPVC fittings instead. Not for compressed air or gas applications.

Installation tip: Use PVC primer (purple) followed by PVC solvent cement per ASTM D2564 - apply to all three sockets and the matching pipe ends, push fully home with a quarter-turn twist, and hold for 30 seconds per joint. Allow full pressure-bearing cure per the cement label (typically 1-2 hours for small sizes, longer for larger fittings and cooler temperatures).